Articles by Mohan Kumar
Fractured verdict reveals polarised French society
France may be headed for an unstable period in its political history. It will have profound ramifications in the EU and beyond
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Building on the gains in the foreign policy realm
Evoking respect is the necessary first step to eliciting a neighbour’s trust, not the other way around. A strong and prosperous India is bound to evoke respect.
Published on Jun 27, 2024 08:27 PM IST
Sino-Russian axis set to divide the world further
It is clear that the Sino-Russian axis is here to stay, and this will fragment the world order even more than it has done so f
Published on May 17, 2024 11:14 PM IST
Macron and the spectre of an Atmanirbhar Europe
In areas like tech, innovation and critical minerals, India must offer itself as a serious partner to the EU so that our own “strategic autonomy” is enhanced.
Published on May 09, 2024 10:09 PM IST
Is this the beginning of the end of WTO?
WTO Ministerial Conference fails to make progress on key issues like fisheries subsidies, reflecting serious divisions among 166 member countries.
Published on Mar 04, 2024 09:29 PM IST
The M&M factor in Indo-French relations
Common strategic goals, business interests and personal chemistry between leaders seem to be driving the relationship
Published on Jan 29, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Indo-French partnership gets Republic Day boost
What sets the Indo-French relationship apart is that it is a partnership devoid of any contention and one characterised by irreversible excellence
Published on Dec 25, 2023 10:00 PM IST
How cascading turbulence may impact foreign relations
The outsized influence of geopolitics on diplomacy, foreign and security policy has been the dominant feature of the past few years, and it is likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future
Published on Oct 30, 2023 09:24 AM IST
Reminder from Gaza: Unipolar moment is over
While the US is still the preeminent global power, it will struggle to simultaneously tackle three fronts – West Asia, Ukraine and China
Published on Oct 13, 2023 10:24 PM IST
India transitions into a leading world power
India’s alacrity to secure a consensus has resurrected the G20’s credibility and signalled its transition from being a balancing world power to a leading power
Published on Sep 11, 2023 07:59 AM IST
France needs to look inward to quell violence
France will bounce back. But it is in the abiding interest to look at the structural reasons for recent events and take remedial measures without delay.
Published on Jul 03, 2023 10:14 PM IST
Lessons from G7, Quad: Summitry remains key
Indian diplomacy faces two challenges: Ukraine and China. India’s participation in summit diplomacy will help it acquire some leverage to tackle both.
Updated on May 22, 2023 08:23 PM IST
What’s behind Europe’s balancing act with China?
Given Europe’s prevarication and desire to protect its interests in China, it is hard to avoid the impression that for now, China holds most of the cards.
Published on Apr 27, 2023 06:32 PM IST
Macron scripts a narrow win on pension reform, but jury on legacy still out
Macron may have scripted his political survival for now, but his quest for legacy will be decided by the reaction from the streets, which remains unpredictable
Published on Mar 22, 2023 07:38 PM IST
Ukraine war: A year on, no end in sight
The prospects for dialogue and diplomacy have never seemed more distant than they are now. This is because both sides, rightly or wrongly, are hopeful of military gains and have scores to settle
Updated on Mar 07, 2023 07:55 PM IST
The China challenge will shape India and the world
It always gets worse before it gets better. So, brace yourself for 2023 even while remaining cautiously optimistic.
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 06:49 AM IST
Xi’s actions will impact international relations
In a world characterised by what the French philosopher Edgar Morin so presciently described as a polycrisis, China’s actions will touch every aspect of international relations. China is living up to the fact that we live in interesting times.
Updated on Nov 21, 2022 08:19 PM IST
All major powers face two-front challenges
Like the US, Russia and China, India is also facing two-pronged challenges. but there is enough wiggle room. To be effective, India’s foreign policy must be pragmatic. till now, Delhi has done well in coping with the geostrategic challenges of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine
Updated on Oct 19, 2022 08:05 PM IST
India’s trade policy faces a fork in the road
For India, the challenge is this: How can it simultaneously play a role in shaping a WTO which allows it adequate policy space, while devoting its limited resources to bilateral free trade agreements and plurilateral economic arrangements
Updated on Jul 08, 2022 08:50 PM IST
For Macron, the real challenge starts now
While Macron’s first task will be to win the June parliamentary polls, he will also have to co-opt disgruntled voters; neutralise Le Pen’s flock, and unite France behind his political, economic, and social agenda
Updated on Apr 25, 2022 05:57 PM IST
The political landscape in France has shifted irreversibly to the Right
In the context of how close this presidential race has become, the importance of the televised debate cannot be over-emphasised. Macron may well end up winning but he has his job cut out for him.
Published on Apr 11, 2022 08:29 PM IST
The war in Ukraine has upended the existing world order
Given the precarious and evolving geo-strategic environment, India has, so far, avoided pitfalls and managed things well
Updated on Mar 25, 2022 12:54 PM IST
The Sino-Russian joint statement is a crucial geopolitical development
The joint statement issued by China and Russia, following the visit of President Vladimir Putin to Beijing for the Winter Olympic Games inauguration could well be a game-changer
Published on Feb 15, 2022 06:57 PM IST
Geopolitics reigned supreme this year
There is a symbiotic link between a country’s successful foreign and security policy and its trade and investment strategy
Updated on Dec 30, 2021 08:38 PM IST
Mohan Kumar
A new template for trade
The old trading arrangements are collapsing. India will need to embrace FTAs; an early deal with the EU could serve as a template
Updated on Oct 18, 2021 05:33 PM IST
Mohan Kumar
The emergence of a binary world order
The world is headed for two power centres — led by the US and China. But despite the latter’s rise, on all metrics, the US is far ahead at the moment
Updated on Sep 26, 2021 07:52 PM IST
Mohan Kumar
The evolution of India’s pragmatic policy on foreign aid
Foreign aid, for the purposes of this article, will be construed to mean loans, grants, PL-480 type assistance and, of course, donations/gifts in times of distress
Published on Jul 05, 2021 06:52 PM IST
Mohan Kumar
Where the G7 summit failed
On vaccines and climate finance, G7 countries disappointed. The silver lining was the shared commitment to democracy
Updated on Jun 15, 2021 01:49 PM IST
Mohan Kumar
WTO needs to get its mojo back. A new SDG round of negotiations would help
Organisations such as WTO need to demonstrate that it is on the side of the underdog and the vulnerable in the political battle being played out due to the backlash against globalisation and free trade
Published on Oct 22, 2020 11:00 AM IST
New Delhi | Mohan Kumar
How China gamed the multilateral trading system | Opinion
Perhaps the most disturbing thing from a free market perspective is the role of state-owned enterprises in China’s trade policy.
Updated on Aug 09, 2020 07:23 AM IST
Mohan Kumar
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